Jitendra Mishra (born 9 September 1979) is an Indian film producer and promoter, hails from Titlagarh of Odisha, India, known for The Last Color [1] [2] and Desires of the Heart, [3][4]
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 Jitendra Mishra at 69th Cannes Film Festival (panel discussion in India pavilion) | |
| Born | 9 September 1979 |
| Occupation(s) | Film Maker, Producer, Promoter |
| Years active | 2000–Present |
| Spouse | Donna Deb Mishra |
Early life
He was born in Titlagarh, A small town in Western Odisha to Radha Madhab Mishra and Saudamini Mishra.A joint family of 8 members where Jitendra is the youngest. In 2000 did his Graduation in Law and Masters in commerce from Sambalpur University and went to Delhi with a dream to do something different from the monotonous lifestyle of a small town.[5] [6]
Career
Jitendra started his career as a production manager in a Delhi-based production house. In 2002, he founded a production house in the name of Flair Communications and his company became one of the leading Film production, distribution and Consultancy Company in India. He has already been associated with more than 100 successful feature films, short films, documentaries and corporate films in various capacities over the period of last 15 years, many of them have received international recognition. Jitendra Mishra was the associate producer of I Am Kalam. His recent production The Last Color by Michelin Star Chef Vikas Khanna is all set for release soon, the film was premiered at the prestigious 30th Palm Springs international film festival and currently travelling across the globe in various credible festivals [7]. Award-winning Hollywood film Desires of the Heart (2013 film) produced by Solila Parida,directed by James Kicklighter, starring Val Lauren and Alicia Minshew. Buried Seeds , Maiya , Bhorand Aasma are few among others. He has been the World sales/distribution consultant for award-winning film 'Kajarya', directed by Madhureeta Anand and produced by Starfire Movies. His company has picked up more than 50 different films for worldwide promotion. Jitendra Mishra has designed and implemented several international festivals, workshops and campaigns including North East Film festival in all the 8 North East States of India and Meghalaya Film Festival, for Children’s Film Society India in association with Smile Foundation. He is the festival director of the unique film festival Siffcy which he has designed for Smile Foundation, India. He has been a Member of Producers Network for last 6 years from 67th to 72nd Cannes Film Festival.Currently, he is also the elected Board Member of CIFEJ since November 2017[8] & invited as Jury member to many credible international film festivals [9] [10]
Production, distribution & promotion
Feature films
| Year | Major Titles | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | I am Kalam | Associate Producer |
| 2013 | Desires of the Heart | Production, Distribution |
| 2014 | Aasma | Executive Producer |
| 2014 | Chausar | Consultant:Sales,Distribution |
| 2015 | Kajarya | Consultant:Sales, Distribution |
| 2015 | Goatspeak | Consultant:Sales,Distribution |
| 2017 | Ishu | Executive Producer |
| 2017 | Maiya | Consulting Producer |
| 2017 | Buried Seeds-Vikas Khanna | Co-Producer |
| 2018 | Bhor | Consultant |
| 2018 | Halkaa | Creative Producer, Consultant |
| 2019 | The Last Color | Producer |
Honors and recognition
| Year | Award | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Young Jury Award | At IFFI, Goa |
| 2013 | Kumuda Samman | By Kumuda Mahotshav |
| 2015 | Son of Odisha (Odia Yuva) | By Odia Pua, New Delhi |
| 2017 | Youth Inspiration | By Orissadiary.com |
| 2017 | Youth Icon | By JPH, Hyderabad |
| 2018 | Mathkhai Samman | By Bhumika, Theatre festival |
| 2020 | MERU Art Award 2020 | By Abhaya Art Academy |
References
- ^ "Jitendra Mishra's latest production 'The Last Color ' by Celebrity Chef Vikas Khanna to premiere at 30th Palm Springs International Film Festival, US". orissadiary.com. Orissadiary. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
- ^ "Vikas Khanna's directorial debut The Last Color to premiere in US". timesnownews.com. Times Now - Zoom.
- ^ IANS (2013-07-06). "Odisha-born producer to distribute 'Chausar' worldwide". Business Standard India. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
- ^ "Odisha-born producer Jitendra Mishra to promote ten films at Cannes fest". The Indian Express. 2015-05-12. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
- ^ "Odisha's Jitendra Mishra shines in Hollywood". Update Odisha. 2019-02-01. Retrieved 2019-03-04.
- ^ "Odisha-born film producer and promoter Jitendra Mishra has collaborated with Michelin Star chef Vikas Khanna to produce a feature film named The Last Color". 11 May 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
- ^ "Palm Springs International Film Festival: Jitendra Mishra's 'The Last Color' up for premiere". pragtivadi.com. Pragativadi. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- ^ Pioneer, The. "Jitendra Mishra elected CIFEJ Board Director". The Pioneer. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
- ^ "Film maker Jitendra Mishra selected Jury for 36th BUFF International Film Fest in Sweden". orissadiary.com. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
- ^ "Fame for Odia film producer". The Telegraph. The Telegraph. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
External links
- Jitendra Mishra at IMDb
- Smile International Film Festival
- http://epaper.telegraphindia.com/paper/7-152-01@06@2014-1009.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20160305033114/http://www.orissadiary.com/CurrentNews.asp?id=50056
- http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/Chausar-to-release-worldwide/2013/07/13/article1680848.ece